Boron compounds behave as Lewis acids because of their :

acidic nature.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

covalent nature.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

ionic nature.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

vacant orbital.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D vacant orbital.
A Lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor, while Lewis base is an electron pair donor.
Boron compounds behave as Lewis acids because of their vacant orbital .Its octet is incomplete, in which boron can accept an electron.

Hence, option D is correct.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Why does boron trifluoride behave as a Lewis acid?

C_{n} H_{2 n + 2}

Join BYJU'S Learning Program